1977 Map of Lewistown

About this map

The Juniata River carves a deep, winding path through Mifflin County, dictating the development of Lewistown as it bends sharply to the south. This orthophotoquad reveals the intricate relationship between the town's urban grid and the natural corridor formed by the Kishcoquillas Creek confluence. To the south and east, the landscape is dominated by the heavy ridges of Shade Mountain and Blue Mountain, where the dense timber contrasts sharply with the agricultural patterns visible near Fairview. The imagery captures the valley's mid-century expansion, showing how residential and industrial footprints adjusted to the steep terrain and the creek beds, including the drainage of East Licking Creek as it passes through the mountain gaps.